https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4 Made with no regrets, whatsoever en-us 2019-04-10 00:36:21 UTC 2025-11-06 02:52:18 UTC hello@padlet.com lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/350176372 2019-04-10 00:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/350176372 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/350176593 2019-04-10 00:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/350176593 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/350176653 2019-04-10 00:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/350176653 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/350176718 2019-04-10 00:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/350176718 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/350176789 2019-04-10 00:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/350176789 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353572956 An organisation with people committed to fulfilling aspirations for homes and communities all are proud of. ]]> 2019-04-24 00:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353572956 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353573003 - 14% of the land in Singapore is used for housing

-9% for parks and nature reserves.]]> 2019-04-24 00:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353573003 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353573045

They provide affordable homes that has good quality and value.

They create vibrant and sustainable areas.

They promote the building of active and bonded communities.

They inspire and enable each other to give of our best.

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80% of Singaporeans live in HDB flats, of which 90% own their flats

despite Singapore’s global reputation for successful urban planning, homelessness exists.

]]> 2019-04-24 00:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353574552 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353575864 - housing became a problem as many people were unable to get a roof above their head
- When the Japanese moved slaves to Singapore from Indonesia, there was a great boost in population. 
- Housing available was reduced as the Japanese bombed
- supply doesn't meet the demand as rebuilding of houses was slow
- causing high rents and many people started to crowd into small apartments while others simply built squatters or lived on the streets. 
- people living in unhygienic and cramped environment, leading to the outbreak of many diseases. ]]> 2019-04-24 00:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353575864 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353579336 The cheapest HDB is about S$150,000 to S$190,000
(3 rooms)]]> 2019-04-24 00:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353579336 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353580057 There is an increasing number of solar panels over the years. This is because Singapore’s government has been pushing for the use of sustainable energy. Currently, about 176 HDB blocks are using solar power to light up common areas. Government will progressively expands solar panels installation to other blocks.

]]> 2019-04-24 00:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/353580057 lian_jingwen_ashley https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/354956059 video]]> 2019-04-29 11:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/354956059 derwent_lee https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355020876 2019-04-29 14:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355020876 derwent_lee https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355021874 The HDB flat was made in 1960 to manage the public housing situation]]> 2019-04-29 14:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355021874 derwent_lee https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355023476 The HDB flats were only for rental at first, but in 1964 it began selling flats under the home ownership scheme]]> 2019-04-29 14:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355023476 derwent_lee https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355024408 In, 1989 Singapore permanent residents were allowed to own HDB flats]]> 2019-04-29 14:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355024408 derwent_lee https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355025144 In 1991, single citizens who were at least 35 years old could purchase HDB flats on their own, though they were limited to only three-room or smaller flats outside the central area. ]]> 2019-04-29 14:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355025144 derwent_lee https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355026140 After two revamps to the scheme in 2001 and 2004, single citizens may now purchase flats of any type in any location.]]> 2019-04-29 14:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lian_jingwen_ashley/fqmhilhd43u4/wish/355026140